Your Guide to AXP
Everything you need to know about the Architectural Experience Program (AXP)—including the six experience areas, how to report hours, and working with...
ARE 5.0 Credit Model
The divisions of ARE 4.0 are mapped to the divisions of ARE 5.0 to ensure competency of candidates that may complete the ARE through a combination of...
Why Buildings Fail Part V: Errors During the Construction Phase
Failure is an always present possibility, especially when the potential for failure is not fully considered by design professionals. When there are...
Why Buildings Fail Part I: Forces and Destructive Agents: Natural and Human-Caused Hazards
Even the most successful individuals keep in mind that failure is a possibility. To properly anticipate failure, the architect must be aware of the...
ARE Update: 5.0 Demo and Testing Strategies (September 2016)
The ARE 5.0 Demonstration Exam and Prep Videos will familiarize you with the exam and prepare you for success.
Subsurface Conditions
Conventional wisdom aside, architecture is more than the structures that greet the eye. Dig deeper and investigate what\'s underneath a building. This...
Why Buildings Fail
Simply defined as “performance that does not meet expectations,” building failure runs the gamut from architectural and technical problems to...
Architectural Acoustics Illustrated Part III: Room Acoustics
The study of architectural acoustics is itself an act of architecture. This course addresses the priorities necessary to design good rooms for...
Your Guide to ARE 5.0
The six-division exam includes case studies that simulate real-world practice, incorporate new testing technologies, and more closely align with...
Mold and Moisture Prevention Part I: Introduction and Key Issues Related to Mold and Moisture Intrusion
An alarming number of new buildings suffer from moisture and mold problems. The debate on why some buildings fail and others do not, who is...